- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- +6
- Latest action
- Aug 20, 2021
What it does
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Allows either party to petition or move for an allowance from the other party for a retainer fee to obtain an attorney, accompanied by a financial affidavit that is supported by documentary evidence, and a certificate stating that if an allowance is granted, the party shall only use it for retaining an attorney. Provides that the court shall review the financial affidavit and, if appropriate, grant an allowance to the party for a retainer fee. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Allows either party to petition or move for an…
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This bill passed and is now law.
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It is law in Illinois. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.